City Meets the County 2: Heal the Hood Foundation’s Celebrity Basketball Game Unites Memphis for Youth Empowerment
Non Profits | May 13, 2025
This isn’t just a basketball game-it’s a rallying point for Memphis and Shelby County to come together for a cause that transcends sports.

Written by: JR Robinson

Memphis is gearing up for a weekend of excitement, inspiration, and community impact as the Heal the Hood Foundation of Memphis presents the return of its Annual All-Star Charitable Celebrity Basketball Game-City Meets the County 2-on Saturday, June 14, 2025, at Southwind High School. The festivities kick off with the All-Star Youth Basketball Camp on Friday, June 13th, setting the stage for a powerful weekend dedicated to supporting local youth and charitable initiatives.


Why This Event Matters

This isn’t just a basketball game-it’s a rallying point for Memphis and Shelby County to come together for a cause that transcends sports. By uniting local celebrities, influencers, public servants, and community leaders on the court, the event sends a clear message: the well-being and future of our youth are priorities that demand collective action.

The goal is ambitious-raising $60,000 to fund creative arts, mentorship, and outreach programs that give young people positive alternatives and real opportunities. In a city where youth face challenges from violence to lack of resources, every dollar raised goes directly toward building safer, healthier, and more hopeful neighborhoods.


A Message from Community Leaders

When city and county officials, including mayors, council members, and community icons, lace up their sneakers for this game, they’re doing more than entertaining the crowd. They’re showing Memphis youth that their leaders are invested, present, and willing to lead by example. The message is clear: “We see you, we support you, and your future matters.”

This spirit of unity and hope is at the heart of Heal the Hood Foundation’s mission-using creative engagement, mentorship, and positive role models to inspire the next generation and break cycles of violence and despair.


How You Can Show Support


Join the Movement

The Celebrity Basketball Game is more than a highlight of the summer-it’s a statement of what Memphis can achieve when everyone comes together for the good of its children. Let’s pack the stands, cheer on our leaders, and show our youth that their dreams are worth fighting for.

Mark your calendar:

Help us reach our $60,000 goal and empower the next generation. For tickets, donations, or more information, visit hthmemphis.org.

Together, we can reset Memphis and build a brighter, safer future for all.

Learn more about Heal the Hood Foundation of Memphis

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